Mornings are for the planets this month, with Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn all making appearances, including conjunctions of two different pairs of these planets. The Moon will pass by each of these planets, be full twice, and be eclipsed by Earth’s shadow, but only visibly in certain spots.
What to look out, and up, for in December.
The holidays are upon us, and we have a great Geminid Meteor Shower, the winter constellations appearing, 2 or 3 morning planets, and a year-end occultation of Aldebaran by the Moon.
September has 3 naked eye planets, 2 binocular visible, and some typical close encounters between the Moon and the planets.
Prepare your instrument to observe July night sky!
March is an interesting month, providing a look at all 5 naked-eye planets, Venus switching to the morning, and an occultation of Aldebaran.
What to look out, and up, for in March.
Prepare your instruments and look up to the sky!
New lunar crates and the huge influence of Jupiter in Solar System.